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March 17 changes to campus operations from Chancellor Blank
Our campus is continuing to monitor the rapidly changing COVID-19 pandemic, including spread of the disease and public health guidelines to mitigate its effects. In light of recent announcements, we have decided to take several additional steps for the rest of the semester: Read More
March 17 changes to campus operations from Chancellor Blank
中文 Chinese Español Hmoob नेपाली Nepali བོད་སྐད Tibetan Our campus is continuing to monitor the rapidly changing COVID-19 pandemic, including… Read More
Employee leave policy updates
Here is new information about additional leave benefits being implemented by UW–Madison. These provisions apply to all UW–Madison employees except student hourly staff, for whom additional guidance will be provided in the coming days. Read More
Employee leave policy updates
A message from Chief Human Resources Office Mark Walters provides new information about additional leave benefits being implemented by UW–Madison to help our community. Read More
UW-Madison graduate schools score highly in 2021 rankings
Highlights include the School of Education ranking fourth nationwide (tied for first among public universities), and the School of Pharmacy ranking seventh. Read More
April 6 Faculty Senate meeting canceled
The April 6 Senate meeting is cancelled due to concerns regarding COVID-19. Faculty Policies and Procedures allow for the cancellation of Senate meetings by the chancellor with the consent of the University Committee. Read More
All on-campus childcare centers are closed until further notice
All on-campus childcare centers are closed until further notice. This includes Eagle’s Wing, UW Child Development Lab, and Waisman Early Childhood Program. Employees and families… Read More
Talking to kids about COVID-19: UW–Madison expert offers tips
What do we tell children in times of uncertainty? There are no easy answers but Travis Wright, an associate professor of counseling psychology at the School of Education, offers some suggestions. Read More
Molds damage the lung’s protective barrier to spur future asthma attacks
A UW–Madison study provides a new avenue of research for understanding and potentially preventing the development of asthma, which affects 25 million Americans. Read More
“The Quiet Rooms” wins 2020 Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics
Through careful work with vulnerable and traumatized children, the reporters documented the unlawful use of seclusion and restraint in Illinois public schools, prompting state officials to impose an emergency ban on seclusion within a day of publication. Read More
UW Health Daily Update for March 16: Social Distancing
Social distancing is a conscious effort to reduce contact between people to slow down the spread of the virus. Even if you are symptom-free and not part of an at-risk group, you still need to change your lifestyle for the time being. Read More
March 15 update to employees from Chancellor Blank
To our UW–Madison employees, UW-Madison was informed Sunday afternoon that Dane County K-12 schools are closing, effective immediately, through at least April 3—not later this week as had been initially planned. We understand this shift will affect our many employees with K-12 students or children in local childcare centers, which may also be affected. Read More
Surface lot parking controls lifted
In conjunction with the March 15 message on campus status and telecommuting, UW Transportation Services has lifted permit control on all campus surface lots. No permits are needed in these lots. Read More
Caring for the health and well-being of our community
University Health Services Executive Director Jake Baggot addresses community concerns and shares information to help everyone understand their role in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Read More
UW Varsity Band Spring Concert canceled
The 2020 UW Varsity Band Spring Concert has been canceled. Details, including information about refunds is available on the band website. Read More
March 13 update to employees from Chancellor Blank
A message from Chancellor Blank about statewide school closings. Read More
Campus message to international students
Message from Interim Assistant Dean/Director Samantha McCabe Read More
Guidance to employees on telecommuting
In response to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Human Resources is preparing for multiple scenarios related to work flexibility for employees, including the possibility that many employees may need to telecommute. Read More
UW–Madison responds to employee diagnosed with COVID-19
University officials are cooperating fully with Public Health Madison & Dane County and other public health officials regarding a university employee who works in the School of Veterinary Medicine building who was diagnosed with novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). Read More
UW–Madison responds to employee diagnosed with COVID-19
University officials are cooperating fully with Public Health Madison & Dane County and other public health officials regarding a university employee who works in the School of Veterinary Medicine building who was diagnosed with novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). Read More